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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,299.97, 4,943.46 and 2,373.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,299.97, 4,943.46 and 2,373.33 is: 3,555.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,299.97 : 4,943.46 = 2,373.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,299.97/4,943.46 = 2,373.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,299.97x = 4,943.46 × 2,373.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,299.97x = 11,732,461.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,732,461.92/3,299.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,555.32

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